Movement = Medicine – we are now partnered with Bramley Parkrun!

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Did you know Aire Valley Surgery is now a certified Parkrun Practice?

We are proud to advertise that our practice has now partnered with Bramley Parkrun, with an aim to promote the mental and physical wellbeing of our patient and staff community by moving our bodies out in the fresh air of our lovely local community. 

What is Parkrun?

A free, weekly community event where you can opt to walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate our group tackle 5K!

Find out more on the official website: home | Bramley parkrun | Bramley parkrun

When is it?

Saturday at 9:00am.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Bramley Park, Moorfields, Leeds, LS13 3JZ. 

Here is some more information about the course itself – course | Bramley parkrun

What does it cost to join?

Nothing! However, we do ask that you register on the official website before you come, you only need to register once. Remember to bring a scannable copy of your barcode to join in and receive your time. 

Register here – register | parkrun UK

How fast do I have to be?

It doesn’t matter, the aim is to have fun and get involved! Please come along and take your own pace. Rest assured there will be a Parkrun facilitator at the very end to ensure no one comes in last place!

Can I bring non-‘Aire Valley patients’?

Of course! The more the merrier!

What are the potential benefits?

“We spend so much time looking after other people, it’s about time we look after ourselves. You cannot pour from an empty cup so to look after someone else, you must first look after yourself”.

  • Make friendships in your local community
  • Get outside and absorb the fresh air and green space
  • Relieve stress, anxiety and low mood
  • Challenge your comfort zone 
  • Promote focus and discipline
  • Improve cardiovascular health 
  •  Contribute to healthy, sustainable weight loss 

What are the potential drawbacks?

There are minimal! If you have a particular injury or feel limited in your mobility one of our lovely Parkrun facilitators will be on hand for any assistance to help you get a few steps in or simply spectate the others.

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Not quite there yet and not wanting to spectate? Have you tried the Coach to 5K?  

Click here to find out more and download the app – Get running with Couch to 5K – Better Health – NHS

Get running with Couch to 5K – Better Health – NHS Couch to 5K is a simple, free running plan for absolute beginners. It’s perfect if you want to get moving but don’t know where to start. The plan has you running 3 times a week, with rest days in between and a fresh schedule to follow each week. By the end, you’ll be running 5K with confidence, no matter your starting fitness level or when you last exercised.www.nhs.uk